Kaleb

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English

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Etymology

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From Hebrew כלב (dog), possibly referring to a dog’s unconditional devotion to its master.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Kaleb (plural Kalebs)

  1. A male given name from Hebrew, a less common modern spelling variant of Caleb.

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Danish

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Proper noun

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Kaleb

  1. Caleb (biblical character)
  2. (rare) a male given name

Faroese

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Etymology

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Ultimately, from Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kéleb, dog).

Proper noun

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Kaleb m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

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  • son of Kaleb: Kalebsson
  • daughter of Kaleb: Kalebsdóttir

Declension

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Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Kaleb
Accusative Kaleb
Dative Kalebi
Genitive Kalebs

German

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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈka.leːb/, /ˈka.leːp/

Proper noun

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Kaleb

  1. Caleb (biblical character)
  2. a male given name from Biblical Hebrew, of rare usage

Swedish

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Proper noun

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Kaleb c (genitive Kalebs)

  1. Caleb (biblical character)
  2. (rare) a male given name

Anagrams

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